Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has been impressed by Ipswich stopper Bartosz Bialkowski following his first call-up to the Polish national team.

Bartosz Bialkowski has been called into the Poland squad for the first time. Picture: STEVE WALLER

Bialkowski is currently away with the Poland squad after earning his first call-up following two years of stunning form, and now has a chance to stake a claim for a place at this summer’s World Cup in Russia.

He could make his debut on Friday night when his country host Nigeria in a friendly, followed by a second game at home to South Korea on Tuesday.

As well as Szczesny, Bialkowski is in a squad including Swansea’s Lukasz Fabianski and Lukasz Skorupski of Roma.

While Szczesny and Fabianski are all-but assured of their places on the plane, Skorupski’s lack of action this season (he’s played just once for his club) could open a door for Ipswich goalkeeper Bialkowski to reach the World Cup.